7 Nights Out
1: Wallace Blues Festival
Three days of blues from 14 acts on five stages around this historic Silver Valley mining town. Headliners include Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Kenny Neal, the Ben Rice Band featuring Paul Biondi, and Sammy Eubanks. The event wraps on Sunday with a blues pancake breakfast featuring the Sara Brown Band.
When: 7 p.m.-midnight today, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Sunday
Where: Downtown Wallace, 75 miles east of Spokane on Interstate 90
Cost: $35 general, $10 age 12 and younger, through TicketsWest
Info: www.wallacebluesfestival.com/
2: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents a downpour of famous songs like “Make ’em Laugh,” “Good Mornin’,” and the hit title song “Singin’ in the Rain.” You’re sure to go home whistling and dancing.
When: Through July 26. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Drive
Cost: $49/adults; $42/seniors; $27/children, through the theater box office
Info: (208) 660-2958 or http://cdasummertheatre.com/
3: Hank Williams Jr.
This country music icon brings his blend of traditional country, blues and Southern rock. In his long and successful career, he has enjoyed more than 40 Top Ten singles with 10 No. 1 hits including country favorites “All My Rowdy Friends,” “Honky Tonkin,’ ” “Ain’t Misbehavin,’ ” “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” and “Dixie on My Mind.” Age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, outdoor stage, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $55-$85, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com/
4: Zac Brown Band
This three-time Grammy-winning act has become one of music’s most heralded bands, with three platinum-selling albums – “Uncaged,” “You Get What You Give” and “The Foundation” – that have together sold more than 7 million copies and produced 11 No. 1 hit singles. Their latest is “Jekyll + Hyde.”
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, George, Wash.
Cost: $35.50-$75.50, through Ticketmaster
Info: www.LiveNation.com/
5: Creedence Clearwater
Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The rhythm section from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched their project in 1995 to perform CCR hits live.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley
Cost: $45-$55, through TicketsWest
Info: (800) 523-2464 or www.cdacasino.com/
6: Mozart on a Summer’s Eve
The traditional Connoisseur Concerts Wind Ensemble will play audience favorites as Connoisseur Concerts celebrates 25 years of magical musical evenings. The Mozart Divertimento for String Trio will by performed by Zuill Bailey, cello, Mateusz Wolski, violin, and Jessica Lee, viola. Ticket holders are invited to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. to picnic or have a potluck at their reserved table.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Cost: $10 a person for lawn (bring blankets or chairs); $30 a person for table seating and includes gourmet dessert and coffee; tickets through TicketsWest
Where: Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Garden, 4 W. 21st Ave., just off Tekoa Street
Note: Dinners may also be ordered directly from Luna, (509) 448-2383, for delivery to the park at 5:30 p.m. This service is available for reserved table seating only.
Info: www.connoisseurconcerts.com
7: An Evening with Graham Nash
He’s been a member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He’s a legendary songwriter and artist. And next week, Graham Nash will play an intimate solo show featuring career-spanning hits and new songs.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $46-$56, through TicketsWest